Chapter -1 - Components of Fitness and Principles of Training

Components of Fitness

Principles of Training

Chapter – 2 - Advanced Cardiovascular Training

Aerobic Energy System Training

Anaerobic Energy System Training

Chapter - 3 - Advanced Resistance Training

Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training

Strength Training - An Overview

Types of Strength Training

Programming for Strength Gains

Programming for Muscular Endurance

Programming for Power Gains

Chapter - 4 - Needs Analysis

Chapter – 5 - Testing the Athlete

Fitness testing considerations

Cardiovascular Fitness

Flexibility

Body Composition

Muscular Strength

Muscular Endurance

Anaerobic capacity

Agility

Power

Speed

Balance

Reaction time

Co-ordination

Chapter – 6 - Periodization

Periodization

The Sport Specific Approach to Strength Training Programs

Chapter – 7 - Training Program Design

Designing Cardiovascular training programs for athlete

Designing Resistance Training Programs for your Athlete

Chapter – 8 - Conducting a Strength and Conditioning Program

Instructional Techniques

References

Chapter – 1 - Stages of growth and development

Stages of childhood

Chronological Age Versus Biological Age

Developmental Changes

Differences in Fitness of a Child to an Adult

Effect of exercise on Growth and Development

Chapter – 2- Benefits of exercise for children

Health and well being

Chapter – 3 - Legislation and regulatory requirements

Duty of care

Ethical standards

Child protection legislation

Pre-exercise screening

Medical or allied health professionals

Other policies and legislation that may affect you as a fitness instructor

Chapter – 4 - Risk factors and Contraindications to Exercise

What causes the risk?

Major Types of Injuries

Chapter – 5 - Fitness testing for children

Why test children’s fitness?

Which tests should I use?

Validity and Reliability

Safety considerations

Reporting results

Goal setting

Some points to consider when assessing children’s’ fitness

Chapter – 6 - Exercise Programming for Children

General guidelines for children

General guidelines for the fitness trainer

Goals of children’s Programs

Youth Resistance training guidelines

Exercise selection and progression

Fundamental Motor Skills

Cardiovascular Exercise for Children

Flexibility for Children

Equipment you could use with children

Program Modifications

Chapter - 7 - Instructing the Session

Session structure

Giving instructions

Transition between exercises or games

Motivating Children

Inclusion

Technique correction

The use of music

Evaluating the session

Chapter – 8 - Healthy Eating for Children

Energy Balance

Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents

Referring children for specialist advice

Chapter – 9 - Communication and behavior management

Non-verbal communication

Verbal communication

Respecting communication styles of different cultures

Style of interaction

Collaborating with children about their interests

Supporting children with decision making

Communication difficulties

Promoting Positive Behavior

Reporting Incidents

Chapter – 10 - Special Needs of Children

Medical Conditions

Cultural and social differences

Chapter -1 - Understanding the older client

Benefits of exercise for the older adult

Recommendations for physical activity

Injury risk

Age-related health conditions

Cultural and social differences

Procedures and policies

Chapter - 2 - Screening process 14

HEALTH SCREENING

Current Fitness Levels, Functional Limitations and Lifestyle

HEALTH ASSESSMENT

THE REFERRAL PROCESS

INCLUDING THE CLIENT

Fitness Testing

Goal setting

Options for clients unsuitable for planned exercise

Chapter- 3 - Exercise Prescription

Programming recommendations

Program writing

Determine the instructional technique

NUTRITION

Chapter – 4 - Instruct the exercise session

Explain and demonstrate the exercises to clients and correct use of equipment

Modify exercises

Apply appropriate motivational techniques

Chapter - 5 - Evaluate the exercise session

Session Evaluation

Provide feedback to the client

Modifications to the exercise plans